Roquette, a creator of sustainable plant-based solutions, announces that its NUTRIOSE® soluble fibres that hold clinical evidence of health benefits have now also gained NutraStrong™ Prebiotic Verified product certification from SGS Nutrasource. This recognition reinforces Roquette’s commitment to science-backed nutrition, according to the company.
NutraStrong™ Prebiotic Verified, which is provided by the third-party certification body SGS NutraSource, is an industry-spanning program that validates the efficacy of prebiotic ingredients. By establishing clear benchmarks regarding manufacturing quality, label compliance and testing protocols, NutraStrong™ safeguards against misleading claims and ensures that only science-based products earn its seal of approval.
Through a rigorous evaluation process, NUTRIOSE® FM 06, NUTRIOSE® FB 06, and NUTRIOSE® FM 15S soluble fibres were found to meet stringent criteria set by SGS Nutrasource in quality manufacturing and science-based claims through clinical evidence to support prebiotic function.
“We are proud to announce that our NUTRIOSE® soluble fibre ingredients have achieved NutraStrong™ Prebiotic Verified certification,” said Iva François, Global Product Marketing Leader for Fibres at Roquette. “With proven prebiotic effect, NUTRIOSE® fibres offer our customers a science-backed solution for gut health and overall well-being. This certification illustrates the high standard of our quality and scientific evidence, and further underlines our dedication to delivering innovative prebiotic ingredients that our customers and consumers can trust.”
Strong endorsement for plant-based prebiotic fibres
The NUTRIOSE® portfolio has been developed to help consumers increase their intake of this critical nutrient. NUTRIOSE® is a range of non-GMO corn or wheat soluble fibres with clinically proven health benefits and excellent digestive tolerance. With a neutral taste, high solubility, and outstanding process stability, NUTRIOSE® enables manufacturers an easy integration across food and beverages applications, without altering original tastes or textures.
Research shows that NUTRIOSE® promotes beneficial bacteria in the gut and modulates the gut environment.[1],[2],[3],[4] Moreover, NUTRIOSE® has demonstrated microbiota-related health benefits such as blood glucose management, satiety, weight management and sustained energy release.[5] More recent studies demonstrate initial evidence around immune health and mental wellbeing. Roquette has 25 years of scientific expertise in the fibre field, supported by more than 26 clinical studies and over 30 preclinical studies.
“We would like to congratulate Roquette on this certification – the company’s commitment to both the quality and science required for prebiotic certification serves as an example to the industry,” said Kevin Yan, Vice President of Certifications and Analytics at SGS Nutrasource. “The NutraStrong™ program is reserved for best-in-class branded ingredients and we are delighted to welcome Roquette to our ranks.”
